Best Master's Degree Programs at California State University-Bakersfield by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at California State University-Bakersfield ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Programs Analyzed
6
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$453,550
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$18,815
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 49.5% |
+$709,690 | $79,366 | $18,815 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Education, General.
Grad rate: 49.5% |
+$563,690 | $72,066 | $18,815 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 49.5% |
+$404,050 | $64,084 | $18,815 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 49.5% |
+$377,990 | $62,781 | $18,815 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Grad rate: 49.5% |
+$334,030 | $60,583 | $18,815 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Public Administration.
Grad rate: 49.5% |
+$331,850 | $60,474 | $18,815 | $0 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.